How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Goulding, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Goulding, FL is about 646.3 miles (1040.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 523.9 miles (843.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Goulding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Goulding.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue
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Continue on Powerline Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road
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Continue on South Powerline Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road
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Continue on South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
610 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 295 South
610 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Fairfield Drive
55 m · 9 sec · East Fairfield Drive
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Turn left onto Marcus Drive
2038 ft · 1 min · Marcus Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Texar Drive
723 ft · 27 sec · East Texar Drive
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Turn right onto North Guillemard Street
988 ft · 34 sec · North Guillemard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Guillemard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Goulding.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
283 mi · 05h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goulding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Goulding?
The road trip is about 646.3 miles (1040.1 km) and usually takes 11h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 323.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 323.1 miles from Goulding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 523.9 miles (843.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 122.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $94.62 one way or $189.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 202.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Goulding, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goulding.
Stop Ideas Near High Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Goulding. Straight-line distance: 523.86 mi (843.07 km).
#1 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goulding
Census designated place
| Population | 4,102 |
| Coordinates | 30.4429800, -87.2224700 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goulding (-87.22247, 30.44298)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1040 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $94.62 | $189.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $104.83 | $209.67 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $111.68 | $223.36 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $99.22 | $198.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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